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 Spirit, that he may get the glory of applying by his power, what Christ hath purchased by his blood. Have respect to the promise of the Spirit that thou hast made, "That when he is come, he shall convince the world of sin, righteousness and judgement; and testify of Christ, and glorify Christ, by shewing the things of Christ." Have respect to the offices of the Spirit as he is a convincer, sanctifier, and comforter, according to the order and method of the Covenant. Have respect to the honour of the Spirit, who is the all in all of the Covenant, in print of power, and powerful manifestation, communication, and operation. Have respect to the relations of the Spirit, as he is the Spirit of the Father and of the Son, the Spirit of the Covenant, and of all the covenantcd seed Hence,

4. When he hath respect to the Covenant, he hath respect to the people on the acconnt of the Covenant of promise; for "they, as IssacIsaac [sic] was, are the children of promise," Gal. iv. 28. Why then, the strength of the plea and argumunt here is Lord, Have respect to the Covenant, and so shew regard and respect to us. We have no confidence to claim any respect at thy hand, but merely upon the account of the respect thou hast to thy Covenant. Have respect to our persons on this ground since the Covenant provides acceptance in the Beloved Eph. i 6. Look upon us in the face of thine Anointed, and in the glass of the New Covenant. Have respect to our prayers and performances on this ground, since the Covenant hath provided much incense, to perfume the prayers and offerings of all saints,